Moorabool Shire Council Community Grants Programs provide funding opportunities for groups and organisations for a range of different community projects within the Moorabool Shire.
The Moorabool Shire Community Grants Program provides over $250,000 annually to community groups and organisations to help support and enhance innovative community activities, projects and events.
*** Applications for Round 1 Community Grants 2019 open on 1 March, 2019 ***
Contact the Community and Recreation Development Team today to discuss your project
Community Grants Program - Key Documents
Community Grant Guidelines (Released March 2018)
Community Grant Application Guide (Released March 2018)
There are five grant streams available for eligible community groups and organisations:
- Community Strengthening Grants ($50,000 Round 1; $50,000 Round 2)
- Community Arts and Culture Grants ($10,000 Round 1; $10,000 Round 2)
- Community Events Grants ($10,000 Round 1; $10,000 Round 2)
- Community Development Fund Grants (up to $100,000)
- Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants ($10,400, Round 2)
Community Strengthening Grants
Community groups and organisations can apply for:
- Community Programs, Activities and Initiatives; (Up to $5,000)
- Capital Improvement Projects (Up to $5,000); and
- Small Projects (Up to $1,000).
Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support. Small community strengthening projects under $1000 are not required to provide a contribution.
Community Arts and Culture Grants
Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.
Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.
Community Development Fund Grants
Community groups can apply for a grant of between $5,001 and $100,000. To be successful applicant must meet minimum funding threshold requirements. Please contact Moorabool Shire's Community and Recreation Development unit for further information.
Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants
Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.
Please direct any questions to the Moorabool Shire Community and Recreation Development Officers on (03) 5366 7100 or info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
